On 24th May 2021, the broader market ended the session in red after selling pressure was witnessed in Consumer Staples stocks. However, buying in IT and Communications Services stocks, amonght others, provided some support but could not pull the broader market in positive territory. Therefore, NZX 50 declined by 0.09% to 12,449.00 and NZX 20 fell by 0.28% to 7,960.49. However, NZX All Information Technology rose by 1.36%.

Data Source: NZX, Table Source: Copyright © 2021 Kalkine Media
MidCap and SmallCap Outperformed Broader Market:
NZX 50 Index ended at 12,449.00, reflecting ~15.53% growth in the time frame of 1 year. Also, MidCap Index and SmallCap Index claimed the levels of 6,234.72 and 21,633.34 points, respectively. The following chart reflects that MidCap Index and SmallCap Index have outperformed NZX 50.
S&P/NZX 50 Index vs SmallCap Index vs MidCap Index – One Year Return

Source: EODHD/Others (Thomson Reuters)
Gainers and Losers:
DGL Group Limited (NZX: DGC), announced the successful completion of the IPO that would list on ASX and NZX. The Company garnered $100.0 million via the issuance of 100.0 million new shares at $1.00 per share. The offer, which was all new capital, witnessed an oversubscription.
NZ Automotive Investments Limited (NZX: NZA) stated that it would be announcing the full-year results on 28th May 2021.

Data Source: NZX, Table Source: Copyright © 2021 Kalkine Media
Movements on Wall Street:
On 21st May 2021, NASDAQ Composite declined by 0.48% to 13,470.99. Notably, Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 0.36% to 34,207.84.
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